Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Owners Manual: Riding tips

Inspection before riding

Warning Failure to inspect and maintain your motorcycle properly increases the chance of an accident or equipment damage. Always perform a pre-ride inspection before each ride ...

Starting the engine

Before attempting to start the engine, make sure:  The transmission is in neutral.  The engine stop switch is in the "" position. Note: this motorcycle has a starter i ...

Other materials:

Swingarm bearing removal and installation
Removal Remove the swingarm. Refer to “swingarm removal and installation” .  Remove the swingarm pivot bearings (1) using the special tool. Special tool (a): 09921–20240 (bearing remover set) Remove the center spacer (2). Remove the cushion lever bearing (3) usin ...

Excv cable removal and installation
Removal Turn the ignition switch off.  Remove the front seat. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d (page 9d- 6).  Remove the left side cowling. Refer to “exterior parts removal and installation” in section 9d .  Connect the special tool (mo ...

Clutch lifter pin inspection and adjustment
Refer to “clutch removal”  and “clutch installation” . Note when inspection and adjusting the clutch lifter pin, it is not necessary to install the clutch onto the countershaft. Inspect and adjust the clutch lifter pin in the following procedures:  assemble the ...